Video: Raúl Esparza, Joy Woods, Jeremy Kushnier Perform Three Songs From New Musical Galileo
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Key Points:
- Performances of the musical "Galileo" will begin on November 10 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre, with the official opening night on December 6.
- Raúl Esparza stars as Galileo, reprising his role from the world premiere at Berkeley Rep, alongside Jeremy Kushnier and Woods, with Michael Park alternating in some performances.
- The cast includes notable performers such as Bradley Dean, Jordon Lee Garcia, Javier Muñoz, and Gabrielle Elisabeth, supported by a large ensemble and swings from various Broadway shows.
- Directed by Michael Mayer with choreography by David Neumann, the musical features a book by Danny Strong and music and lyrics by Weiner and Sarnak, focusing on the life and scientific contributions of Galileo Galilei.
- The production team includes returning designers from Berkeley Rep and new additions for Broadway, with Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch, and Jordan Roth producing.
